In this article we're looking at 2kva inverter generators and the different options available. Honda has been in this market for many years and is a market leader. Its 2kva model sells in Australia for around $2,000 so is quite expensive which has lead other people to look at alternatives.
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Yamaha is a newer entrant into this market and its 2kva model has been very popular with our customers. Is the Yamaha better than the Honda? The Yamaha is also around $2,000 so the two can fight amongst themselves but what many want to know is are the $500 to $700 Chinese units worth the risk? In my experience I'd have to say no at this stage. Even $500 is a lot of money if the generator doesn't do the job you need it for. We have tested a few different Chinese brands and found them to have considerable quality control problems. Many of the problems can be overcome by doing a good quality control check yourself (if you have the skills) but we have also seen many other issues such as seized engines and failed inverters. These generators also tend to have many little problems which wouldn't be Buy Perkins Generators in Uyo such an issue, but most of the importers of Chinese generators do not bring in spare parts making them almost impossible to fix. If you still want to look at a Chinese brand I'd suggest looking at ones that have been picked up by major generator companies. In these cases good companies test the generators and quality control them before they go out and sell spare parts. You will pay a lot more than from an eBay seller though.
We've been selling Kipor Generators for around 5 years now. Kipor is a Chinese company that is much more professional than many and although they had their share of problems early on seem to be much better now. We'd guess that around 95% of our customers are happy with their Kipor as they save around $800 off the price of a Honda or Yamaha.
So should you pay the extra $800 or go for the Kipor? That's the big question we get asked a lot. My answer is always this: If you're only going to use the generator every now and then and if the generator failing doesn't cause you too many dramas, then the Kipor is a good choice and will save you the $800. But if you are going to be relying on your generator (say to run a caravan air conditioner on a trip) or you intend to get a lot of use out of it, I'd still go for a Yamaha or Honda. In our experience their reliability is still much greater than the Kipor so we believe it's worth the extra money if you can justify it.
So are these your only choices? No we've got a new option on the market designed to come in between the Japanese and Chinese brands. Our new Kulkyne 2kva inverter generator has been built using the genuine Yamaha engine and other high quality components to match the quality of the Japanese brands while not having the price tag of the big Japanese names. If you'd like to check out our Inveter Generator range or Kulkyne Inverter Generator please see the links.
If you are setting up an office then you will need to furnish it. You may not know exactly what furniture you will need for your business so the following information is intended to set you on the right path. It can be expensive to buy office furniture so you need to think about the items that are essential for getting you started. Remember that you can add to this as time goes by but the following are just some of the things that will be required initially.
Workstations. Every employee in your office is going to need their own workstation. This means a place where they have a desk and a chair along with their computer and their files so they can get their work done. This area will require a desk that is sufficient for the employee to get his or her work done, a comfortable chair that meets with health and safety regulations and some storage space for files.
Filing cabinets. Most offices will have paperwork that needs to be filed and filing cabinets make the job much easier. Think about how many filing cabinets you will need in the office. For example, does every employee need his or her own filing cabinet? Or could you buy one or two to service all employees? The amount of space in the office will determine the number of cabinets that you can buy.
Shelves and storage cabinets. Office equipment and stationary will need a home so that is the reason why you might require storage cabinets as well as shelves. The last thing you will want is an office that looks cluttered and untidy. It is also very important that everyone knows where to find items when they need them.
Meeting room furniture. If you intend on entertaining clients in your office or having meetings there, then you are going to need a meeting room with its own furniture. You will need a large table along with chairs and you may also need to buy white boards or projectors. You may also need storage cabinets in this room.
Furniture for reception area. The reception area is the first place that clients will see when they visit your company so it is important that the furniture in here is stylish and well made. You will need to buy a nice desk for the receptionist that will make it easy for him or her to work at. The chair will also have to be very comfortable and must be adjustable. Visitor chairs must also be comfortable and you may want a couple of coffee tables there as well.